Quick Answer

Skittering Invasion is a uncommon Kindred Sorcery — Eldrazi from M3C (M3C) costing {7}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Skittering Invasion MTG card

Skittering Invasion

Kindred Sorcery — Eldrazi

Card Text

Create five 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature tokens. They have "Sacrifice this token: Add {C}."

"The brood spread far faster than we could kill it. I fear the worst is yet to come." —*The War Diaries*

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 7.0 M3C M3C 🎨 Eric Deschamps

Market Prices

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$0.22
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$0.35
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$1.99
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€0.26
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€2.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skittering Invasion? Basics

Skittering Invasion is a Kindred Sorcery — Eldrazi card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create five 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature tokens. They have "Sacrifice this token: Add {C}.""

How much mana does Skittering Invasion cost to cast? Basics

Skittering Invasion has a mana cost of {7}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Skittering Invasion's mana cost of {7} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Skittering Invasion has a mana value of 7.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Skittering Invasion's current oracle text is: "Create five 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature tokens. They have "Sacrifice this token: Add {C}.""

What is the current price of Skittering Invasion? Pricing

The current market price for Skittering Invasion is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Skittering Invasion? Pricing

You can purchase Skittering Invasion from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Skittering Invasion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skittering Invasion in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Skittering Invasion legal in Modern? Legality

Skittering Invasion is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Skittering Invasion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skittering Invasion is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Skittering Invasion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skittering Invasion in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Skittering Invasion legal in Legacy? Legality

Skittering Invasion is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Skittering Invasion legal in Vintage? Legality

Skittering Invasion is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Skittering Invasion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Skittering Invasion in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Skittering Invasion from? Details

This printing of Skittering Invasion is from M3C (M3C), with collector number 159.

Skittering Invasion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skittering Invasion's rarity? Details

Skittering Invasion is a uncommon card in M3C.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Skittering Invasion? Details

Skittering Invasion was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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